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This breeder Terry Becker sold me a puppy for 1,200. The puppy at 4 months old was diagnosed with a congenital heart disease that required surgery to save her life. I told Terry about this and she told me puppy came with no guarantees and I needed to get a second opinion. She later told me to bring her back, but I would not get back the money I paid for her or for the vet bills. I was able to get the 6,000 together for surgery and my puppy died in surgery. Please do not buy a puppy from this breeder I have been through so much emotional and financial stress. I was heartbroken the puppy Isabelle was only 8 months old. I told the breeder she died in surgery and she did not respond. I have attached the ads she currently has on Alaska’s list with puppies for sale.

Dollars Lost

$5000

Targeted Person's Location

AK, USA- 99577

Scammer Information
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Palmer, AK- 99645

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Unknown Email

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(907) 351-3446

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Unknown URL

Scam Type

Online Purchase

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Business name

Terry Balka

Date Reported

October 29, 2025

Scam ID

1091471


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